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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 21.06 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 21.06 and 12.91 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 21.06 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/21.06 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 21.06 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.87/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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